2025 AWE & HKCEC
September 15-21, 2025
Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW)
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Come experience the cutting-edge of gemology at Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong!
Visit our booths for the latest from GIA, including instrument demonstrations, on-site laboratory services, course information, colored stone grading services, and more.
Plus, don’t miss our Emerald Experience Corner at GIA’s main booth at HKCEC, where you can explore fascinating emerald inclusions and more. You'll also have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with GIA experts and learn about our colored stone services.
AsiaWorld-Expo • Hong Kong (AWE)
Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China
| Booth 3J00 | On-Site Intake Service Hours | |
| 15 – 18 September | 10:00 – 18:00 | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| 19 September | 10:00 – 17:00 | 10:00 – 15:30 |
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China
| Booth 3M211 & 3M213 | On-Site Intake Service Hours | |
| 17 – 20 September | 10:00 – 18:00 | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| 21 September | 10:00 – 17:00 | 10:00 – 15:30 |
Emerald Experience Tour:
A Closer Look at Emeralds – From Mine to Inclusions
Step into the world of emeralds with Wim Vertriest, GIA Field Gemology Manager. You’ll take an immersive journey through the life of an emerald—from deep within the Earth to a finished gem. Participants will explore emeralds from their origins to a close-up view of the inclusions with GIA’s latest Gemolite® NXT Photomicroscope.
To participate, please RSVP by complete the form below and our team will contact you shortly.
GIA Booth 3M211 & 213, HKCEC
18 – 20 September
Wim Vertiest — Manager, Field Gemology, GIA
After joining GIA in 2015, Wim has participated in GIA Field Expeditions to numerous gem mining areas around the world, focusing on ruby, sapphire, and emerald. He has co-authored articles on new gemstone localities, updates on existing mining localities, in-depth gemological studies and treatment experiments. In his role as manager, Wim is overseeing the field gemology department and is in charge of GIA’s colored stone research collection in Bangkok.
Meet our GIA expert at the booth to explore the fascinating science behind emeralds.
To see instrument demos, reserve stock and pick up, or meet with our education team for a one-on-one consultation, please complete the form below and our team will contact you shortly for further arrangement.
